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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
Extremes Of wanton yv..,..

luxury runs to strange extremes of
wanton waste can buy first rate
feather duster for twenty-five cents. 1t
will do all the work required of feather
duster, and isn't SO ugly as to offend the
eye, IN u Broadway jewelers. are some
feather busters marked $25. They can do
no more than the quarter dollar one, but
are made splendid and costly by the art of
the carver and the sflversmith. / am fond
of pretty things myself, but it will be
hard TO persuade me that mere prettiness
in this case is worth ninety-nine times
more than utility. Here are dog collars
at 500. Do they make the dog any hand
somer or more fafthfuls Fond ms / am Of
the canine race, am certain should feel
quite glad that any dog on which this
seandalous extravaganza was bestowed
was stolen. There is certainly limit to
the moral liberty we allow people in the
disposition of their own money, and we
should draw it at feather busters and dog
collars at $25 and $50 each.-Alfred
TTamble in New York News
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
Identifying Criminals.

A new method OF identifying criminals
has been adopted in the prisons of France,
Russia and Japan. 1t consists in taking
the exact measurement of the person upon
his coming to the jail
His waist, the length and width of the
head, the left middle finger, the lsft foot
the outstretched arms, the three other
fingers of the left hand, the left arm from
the elbow to the wrist, and the length anG
width of the ear are measured, and the
color of the eyes and any peculiarities are
noted down.
A photograph is also soimmediately taken,
and by these means the many mistakes
which have been made by trusting to a
photographer only are avoided
1t is stated that habitual criminals, par
ticularly English pickpockets, are so con-
vinced of the infallibility of the method
that they will ON no account submit to
the measurement, and offer violent resist
ance whenever the attempt is made to
measure them. m.-Youth's Companion.
An Indignant Customer.
In one of Boston's prominent dry goods
establishments, while q lady of the Saunt-
erer's acquaintance was making some
purchases, her attention was called to the
following colloquy between a prospective
purchaser and a saleman. The party de-
String the goods asked to be shown what
she required, and being accommodated in
that particular examined the article de-
liberately and carefully and expressed the
greatest satisfaction, saying it was just
exactly what she wanted. Then, turning
to the salesman, she said: 'sWhat did you
say is the price per yardY'' twenty-five
cents, came the reply. "Whyl" indig-
nantly exclaimed the aroused customer,
putting the goods from her with gesture
of contempt, 81 don't want it, then;
want to pay fifty cents yard, " and she
tossed her head in the air, inquiring,
''Where can get what wantY Y'-Boston
Budget
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20

There is a certain man in St. Paul
whose love Of drink sometimes gets the
better Of him. 1t did so the other night,
when he held bar down for several
hours, despite the protests of his business
partner. Finally the latter called in a
member of the Salvation army, who
promised to induce the inebriate to go
home. The servant of the Lord pumped
down on his knees in the middle of the
bar room and began to pray. The erring
and then started for the door with the re-
mark to his partner; ssS'aS right, George,
Iwouldn't do-hfc--sho mean a thing to
-hic-you. I'm going-hic-hcme.' -
Hioneer Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
Prompt and to the Point.

A 5-year-old boy in the city recently
commenced attending Sunday school, and
became deeply interested In the teachings
he received. After one or two lessons had
been given him he expressed strong wish
for sling shot. !" His fond mother was
astonished at the request, and asked the
young hopeful why he wanted such q
thing. His reply was prompt and to the
point. Sat Sunday school, said he,
''they told a story Cf little boy that
killed a big giant with a sling shot and I
want one Madison Cyis.l journal
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
Fourth Of JuIy ExcursIons.

The custom long since established by the
b. &. o. r. X. of selling low rate excursion
tickets upon the National Holiday, viii be
Observed this year, as usual, and excur-
sion tickets vii be sold to and from AT
stations on the b. 6 0. system of lines
east OF the ohio River Tickets win ~
sold July I'd. Sd and 4th, and will Hair
Tor return passage until July ST. Ac.
I've. give
Illness
striaI.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
BOston's TheosophlcaI society

The Theosophical society headquarters
at Adyar India has fhurch society are;
First TO form a nucleus of a universal
brotherhood of humanity without dis
tincttion of race. creed or color. Second
to promote the study Of and other eastern
literature religions and sciences. Third
to investigate unexplained laws If nature
and of the physical powers of man.
Public Ofini0ns
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
,. 80 ANNAPOLIS. MD, MONDAY EVENING JUNE
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We viii insert In this column adyerfIse.
ments of Wants, For Rent, For sale Lost
round, &c.s not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK, or less, for 20 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
LOST

Near the cornerof Main street North side)
and Church Circle, stamped leather ladies'
r,oIh 81 itOoh containing sum of money
Finder will be rewarded on returning il To
Mrs. lglehart's.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
NoTTCE-

forewarn all persons from trespassing
on my farm, Primrose" as l will use
the full extent of the law.
5-212w, w, w. HAWKINS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
FOr Sale Cheap

new "BALTIMoRE HEATER" in good
condition. Will be sold cheap Apply at 70
Prince George street 51g
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
For Sale

A SAIL and Row-BOAT, in good order
a nearly new, with complete outfit, embrace
ing oars, oarlocks. anchor, &c, cheap Apply
at this Office. 5-2affs
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
NoTTGB

hereby warn all persons from receiving any
Checks from my pickefs as / will redeem none
except those coming direct from the pickers.
m3J9w w. w. HAWKINS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20

(NAT BOAT. 20 feet long, in splendid or
VA Il der, for Sale. Apply at This OF
FICE. 5l8
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
NOTICE.

NJ forewarn all persons from receiving any
w Strawberry or Pea Checks from our pick
@ eIs as we VIII redeem none except those COM
Ing oirectfrom the pickers.
el6w +. PUMPHREY & BRO.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
IOST-
Van EMERALD SET, in gold fastening. Re
ward If left at CAPITAL Office. 67-Iw
Wanted to Rera t.

small, comfortable HOUSE. within Ave or
ten minutes walk of the Middle Gate. IT S
tsaval Academy; or would rent good rooms
Apply at this Office. 67~w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
A LiberaI Offer.

I WILL give free of rent, taxes and all in
cumberance, the use of my shore, 200 feet
front, known as sycamore Point" on Horn
Point, opposite Annapolis to ANY ONE who
Will erect thereon an Oyster House for the use
OF the Shells. Apply to JOHN CUNNING,
523tt Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20

LIOR RENT.-A new and convenient Frame
a COTTAGE. in good neighborhoed, on
Prince Grorge St, near Md. Avenue, Rent
reasonable. Apply at this Office. Cow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20
FOR RENT

A new BRICK DWELLING, FIVE rooms on
Zorn Point VIII rent low to good tenant
Apply TO ULIAN BREwEB, Agent, Maryland
Avenue. Annapolis. 6Iw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20

EOR SALE,-A desirable building LOT on
n Charles Street, near ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
feet front, one hundred and twenty-six feet
deep Sewer in Street Apply at This QFFIQE,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20

A Lmited Number of Horses and Colts will
he taken on PASTURAGE. 1ip-top grass
with both fresh and salt water in field Apply
to II; s. RlD0UT, st. Margarets, A. A, Coun-
ty, Md. sa3 I'M
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-20

o. FOR RENT.zHapsE lde King George
IL Street, fram July lst. Apply to MRS. III.
\, STEELE, Duke of Gloucester Street CIV
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15

with rude hatchet like tisivs5. 'ihe OBJ
ice. 81 this is to give the weak eyes q
chance TO draw strength from the stock
which would otherwise be absorbed by
those which have already good start.
About six tons Of cane so to the planting
Of an acre. One acre Of seed cane will
plant three acres, and as the planting
must be done every third year, one-ninth
of the crop average of aplantation must
but be given up to seed cane. When the
seed cane Is cut in the fall the stalks are
laid between the rows Of stubble and
covered with plow run on each side.
After the canes are laid and cut, they
are covered with plows or with ma
chine called rotary hoe, and the ground
is then rolled to press the dirt close to the
sprouting eyes, The first crop is called
plant cane. Next year the cane sprouts
from the stubble. and is called first
ratoons. The second year it sprouts
again. and is called second ratoons. The
third year the stubble is plowed up and
the ground sowed with field peas, which
recuperates the land, as clover DOES
northern farms. The fourth year it is
again put in plant cane. A good yield
to the acre Is 25 tons Of plant cane, 90
of the first ratoons, and Is of second
ratoons. On the upper coast, above
New Orleans, ii is customary to let the
siubble ratoon but once. In Cuba it often
ratoons six successive years, but the cane
becomes constantly more woody and
poorer in saccharine matter.
In the stubble fields the first spring,
work consists in ''barring of, ;" or NOV
ing the dirt away from the roots Of the
cane with plows and hoes, to permit the
light and air to hasten the terminating Of
the ratoons. By the middle of April
there should be a good stand of the
young sprouts. Then the dirt is worked
back toward the rows, and there is con-
slant cultivation with the plow till after
the 1st Of July, when the crop is ''laid
BY" No more work is done ON it till the
cutting begins in September. Now the
cane is so high that man driving mule
is lost to sight between the rows. Soon
it will be tall enough to swallow up a
man on horseback. The rows are usual
ly seven feet apart and always run paral-
lei with the ditches-that is. from the
river or bayou toward the swamp July
and August was formerly the time for
cutting wood in the swamps to run the
sugar mill during the grinding season,
but now most plantations burn coal. The
crop being made" the planter feels
that he can relax his vigilance, and il he
has the means, he goes off to the north
with his family to escape the two hottest
months Of the year in Louisiana and
build up his health in less enervating
climate e. V. Smalley in The Century.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15

CAPT. G. s. SEARS, chief of the gov.
ernment engineers, recommends that
the Northern Pacific be compelled to
remedy the interference with safe nav
igation caused by the railroad bridge
across the Big Horn river. This
bridge Is an iron and steel truss
through bridge, and the horizontal
bottom cord Is only from eight to ten
feet above high water mark, and
about fifteen feet above low water. As
the Big Horn Is considered navigable
for some distance above Fort Custer
ne thinks the bridge should be provid-
cd with draw, for the passage OF the
stately steamers that plough the
waters Of the Yellowstone and would
like to try whirl In the murky Big
Horn. Capt. Sears evidently means
well, but navigation Of the Yellowstone
has been practically closed for years
and the uselessness Of q draw bridge
across the Big Horn river is at once
apparent.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15
PROCESS OF CANE PLANTING
Aethois Pursued on n Louisiana Planta-
tion-work In the stubbie Fields.

Metbods Pursued on n Louisiana Planta-
tion-work In the stubbie Fields.
Let us follow in their sequence the
processes Of planting. First h the un-
covering with plows Of the burrows in
which the seed cane has been buried
since last fall, the pulling it out Of the
ground with great iron hooks attached to
poles. and the loading il into carts. In
the ''hooking up" gang observed two
white men working with the negroes.
They are Spaniards from the Terre aux
B1ufs country, the other side of the
swamps. There are two others who are
neither whites nor negroes. They have
Q brown complexion, high cheek bones.
regular features and straight black hair.
These are MANILA men"-natives Of the
Philippine Islands. The curiously mixed
population of lower Louisiana includes
1000 or 5000 of them.
Big, stout carts, with broad tired
wheels, haul the resurrected canes 10 the
field prepared for planting. Here gnng
Of women called ''droppers" take up the
canes by armfuls and drop them in heaps
at intervals beside the burrows. They are
placed. ia the burrows by other women
called ''planters. Another gang passes
along the furows and chops up the canes
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15

The President has approved the
findings Of the court martial in the
case Of First Lieutenant Benz. f.
landlord, Eleventh infantry, who WAS
convicted OF two cases of attempted
seduction while on duty at Fort Yates,
d. II. Evidence showed that he had
written letter to Sister Martina, O.S.
B., teacher in the IndiaR eshool at
Standing Rock agency, in ch he
made = most indecent .and Vhsulting
proposition. The sentence Of the
court was dismissal from the service.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15

A BILL in many Respects similar to
one Introduced In Congress two years
ago. relating to the National Park
bourdsries so rs to briLg II
entirely within the confines
Of Wyoming. has been presented
by Senator Vest. Military govern
ment thereof is provided for and res.
ident commissioner with Office build
Jog and Jail. The laws OF both Mon
tana and Wyoming will be extended
over the Park, allowing the arrest by
process Of aby fugitive who may take
refuge in the Park, by officers of either
territory.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15

THOUGH countensnced by the act.
i've presence Of Mayor Ames, the
Minneapolis prize fight between the
light weights was q miserable fasco.
Unless square, straight up games are
TO be played. the public should with
draw patronage. Slugging matches
are only sufferable when both parties
to the affair mean business.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15

MINNEAPoLIs shippers threaten
boycott on some Of the railroads GEN.
tering 10 that city unless they incor-
porAte Minneapolis in their respective
tltlerr. How would this sound? Min
neapolis, st. Paul, Omaha, Chicago,
st. Louis, Manitoba q Minnesota
North Western railroad.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15
Thursday, December IS. 1887.

HENRY M. JACKSON, the abscond.
ing embezzler Of the United States
sub-treasury, in New York, is now
domiciled in Manitoba. Montreal got
too hot for him and he went west to
grow up with the county.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15

AwEsTERLy wind WAS all that saved
the dwelling house adjoining the con-
sumed Celestial wash house yesterday
morning. There was not even a force.
pump within two blocks of the fire and
no hose available. We have fire linn
Its, now the next thing needed for the
preservation Of our property Is fire
prOteclion,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-12-15

The stage leave. Miles City Monday, wednssds,
and Friday mornings, al Q O'Clock. For passas,
or any iuformaiion apply TO stage once al A J
Marwelis.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02
POLICE JURY.
TUESDAY,. March .

TUESDAY, Marcn -, 1881.
The Board met pursuant to ca
present q. a Richardson pre-
dent. and Mc-srs Coc.rtn. Sew
and Fischel.
The president stated the objec
of the netting to be the appointin.
of a delegate to attend a meeting
at Monroe, La, on the 3lst inst.
for the purpose of agreeing with
delegates from the other parishes
along the line of the V, S. & P.
and the railroad, on a basis OF as.
sessment.
After some discussion, Mr.
Fischel moved that the president
be authorized to appoint a repre-
sentative to attend the meeting
and that he be instructed to accept
basis of assessment of not less
than $4,000 mile, seconded by
Mr.. Cochran and adopted.
The president appointed Mr.
Geo. w. Montgomery as such rep
resentative.
On motion of Mr.. Cochran, the
Board adjourned.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02
CIRCUIT COURT.

S. c. Ragan & Co., appellee, No
734 D. C. SO e. e. Mrs. Susan H
Watts, appellant.-This case con
tinued.
Mrs. Sarah E Marshal, appellant
VS.. No. Gas d. c. No. 81 C. c., H,
b. Holmes, Sheriff, ct ais appellees
judgment appealed from, is SC
amended as To reduce the amount
of the general damages allowed,
from twenty per cent to ten pei
cent upon the amounts of the judg.
ment enjoined, and as thus amend
the judgment is affirmed. De-
PENDANTS pay costs of appeal
and Plaintiff costs of Court below
Judgment of lower Court affirmed
as to refusal of removal. A writ,
Of error from this judgment was
allowed to the Supreme Court of
the United States.
Mrs. Sarah E. Marshall, appel
|ant, VS.. No. III D. C. No. Sc C. C.
d. Mayer ct al, appellant. Judg-
ment aflirmen at appellants costs.
II. B. Holmes, Sheriff, appel
ant VS.. No. 731 ID. G. No. 35 c.. C.
Parish of Madison. appellant, judg-
nent in favor Of plaintiff, for
s3SO.OO with 8 per cent interest
rom judicial demand and all costs
IF both Courts.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02
District Executive Committee.

A blue pencil mark at this nara
graph indicates that your subscrip-
ton wiH expire IN t,co reeks.
A blue pencil mari at this para
graph means that this is the last time
the paper wiH be sent to you unless
the subscription price is receired be-
fore nert issue.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

Es-ClOse connections ut all Junctoral
Points.
Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars New
Orleans to White Sulphur and other
celebrated Springs and Sum mer resorts
along the line Chs & Ohio Ry., without
change-Pullman and Monarch Sleep
ing Cars. New Orleans to Little Rock
without change.
Purchase your tickets via through
car line, thus insure convenience and
comfort, for Observation-Disclosures applyto
J. NJ. EDWARDS. A.J.KNAPP.
V P. & q. NJ. G.P
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02
THE BUFFALO GNAT.

The TIMES is promised some
specimens of this interesting ms ect,
and also some information concern
ing its propagation. Like all sub
jects that are scientifically consid-
cred. a number of popular super
st!tions regarding these gnats, will
be shown to be without foundation,
and the, CHATS just what I've
always said" men will be left with
out leg TO stand on. One thing
is ascertained beyond question, and
that is, that these pests do not gen
crate in still water. The eggs are
only found in running water. Just
how much the Mississippi over
flows have to do with them has not
been ascertained. Like all well
regulated husbands, the gentleman
5nat stays at home. He is never
found prowling around. In fact
he is rarely, if ever, found at all.
The female portion of the gnat
community do the gadding around.
while the husband and father stays
quietly at home, doubtless reflect
ing on the peculiarities of the fe-
male character as illustrated by
the lady gnat. As soon as the
specimens arrive, and the informa-
ton regarding them, the facts will
be duly chronicled, and the insects
placed on exhibition.
Since writing the above, the
samples, through the kindness Of
Mr.. J. NJ. Rcigart, have been re-
ceived, and can be seen at this
office.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

The Wisconsin legislature has
passed a bill requiring the railroads
in the State 10 issue free passes to
members of the legisla-
ture. The Interstate commerce
law does not prohibit the issuance
of passes to and from points within
the State, but passes to points out
side of the State are prohibited.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

Edward l.. Coleman, convicted
of murder at New Orleans in 1874
has been pardoned. kellogg re-
fused to commute the sentence.
(hanging), but Withheld the order
for the execution. Nichols COM
muted the sentence to i'm
prisonment for life, and Mem
cry on the recommendation of the
board of pardons, pardoned him.
Coleman always said he would
never hang.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

Ira Shafer, counsel for Cleary
the New York Doodle alderman
has made himself the laughing
stock of New York by his savage
and absurd attacks on the press of
that city, and especially the World,
which journal caricatures him
horribly.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

China has new and successful
way of dealing with tramps. About
300 of them appeared in the neigh
borhood of village, and greatly
annoyed the inhabitants, who per-
suaded them to enter large build
ing, which was set on fire. Only
forty of the tramps escaped.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

VIM. r. Travers the we'll known
wit, and broker of New York, died
at Bermuda, w. l., the latter part
of last week.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02
The ateeklp gieapnue

This mammoth sixteen page paper
il the best and cheapest weekly
paper published in the South. In CON-
densed form it contains all the news of
the week, the cream of all literary mat
ter and the best special features of the
Sunday issue, with an important AGRI-
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT, conducted by
DANIEL BENNETT, and the LATEST MAR
KET REPORTS. The Weekly is published
EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, and
reaches all subscribers for Sunday
reading.
$4,000 worth OF useful and
ornamental articles for ladies
and gentlemen, girls and
boys, are offered to all who
will get subscribers for the
Weekly Ptcayune. Lists Of
these valuable presents will
be sent to any address.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

The Terrebonne Advocate, Vol.
1. No. / has been received at this
office. 1t is four page, six
column paper, and is quite neatly
gotten up.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

The great Ocean Yacht race, was
won won 3D. by so the So6 C0F0ns'' THE race
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

1t is proposed to turn Alask
into penal colony. and send all
the convicts to that country.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

Charles S. Fairchild has been
appointed Secretary Of the Treas
ury.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

Iron orc, Of a high grade has
been discovered at Mansfield, La.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

Paul Tulane the philanthropist,
died at Princeton. Y. J. March p.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02
Gbe Cmss-9 emo1rat.
NEW ORLEANS,

NEW ORLEANS,
rs the best newspaper published in
i the South.
Because:
Its able editorials from the pens of
accomplished writers deal with the
great and live issues of the day.
Its complete Geographic service, es-
Pccially its Southern service, has
reached point of perfection never be-
fore attained BY any journal publ, h-din
this section; and 70 day the Times
DEMO- RAT stands abreast with the
leading papers of the United States.
Its commercial and market reports
are carefully prepared and can be relied
upon tor accuracy and compl, teness.
The SUNDAY edition (I3 20 10 pagcs)
has in addition to the news and other
material contained in the daily. columns
OF original and contributed readin"
matter carefully selected, giving the
latest events in the world mind of
Fashion and of Society.
A special feature is its unsurr s->ed
translations of the choicest ! t.. tiurc
to be found in the foreign pres.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-02

Europe is full Of war talk.